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On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested two Henderson men on federal gun and drug charges. Antoine Clack, 25, 1218 Topleman Street, Henderson was charged via criminal complaint with one count of possession of a firearm during a drug related crime […]
The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission has an Incentive Package available to new businesses locating in downtown Henderson. The package includes: Building Incentive Grant, 10% of building upfit, up to $6,000. Restaurants, 15%, up to $6,000. Façade Incentive Grant, 50% of the cost of façade improvements, up to $2,500. Signage Incentive Grant, 25% of the cost […]
Thirteen business leaders graduated Tuesday, August 2nd from the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program during its 27th annual graduation at the Henderson Country Club. Since the program began 27 years ago, over 300 people have graduated from the program, which is designed to enhance community leadership by offering participants knowledge and awareness of […]
Steve Owens and Summertime is making a return engagement to the last of our three Meet Me in the Streets. The sounds of summer will certainly be in the downtown area on Thursday, August 25th as we wrap up our summer concert series. It’s truly a destination for friends and co-workers to gather, unwind and […]
The Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission (EDC) is pleased to announce that MGM Products Inc. located in Conyers, Georgia has decided to locate in the Henderson-Vance County Industrial Park as their second manufacturing facility in the United States. They have signed a five-year lease of 1020 Commerce Drive. The company, which is a sheet metal […]
Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrest by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit: Timothy Randall Beckham, 560 Little Rosewood Lane, Henderson, NC 27537 Age: 53 Charges: Manufacture of Marijuana and Possession of Non-Tax paid Alcoholic Beverages Bond: $7,000 Court Date: 09/26/2016 The Vance County Drug Enforcement Unit with the assistance of NC […]
Wine lovers will have plenty of ways to celebrate the state’s $1.7 billion wine and grape industry in September during North Carolina Wine and Grape Month. The annual celebration aligns with the traditional harvest season of grapes across the state. The N.C. Wine and Grape Growers Council, which promotes the industry, is encouraging consumers to […]
Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit: Kelsie Jean Lopes, 4320 Perry Creek Trail, Raleigh, NC 27616 Age: 20 Charges: Possession of Heroin, and Maintaining a vehicle resorted to persons using controlled substances Bond: $20,000 Court Date: 09/26/2016 Roman Dalton, 225 Skenes Avenue, Henderson, […]
Shoppers can reel in some fresh N.C. seafood at the State Farmers Market during Seafood Day on Friday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual event will feature free shrimp samples, fileting demonstrations, a fish toss and informative displays about the state’s seafood industry. “Whether it’s fresh-caught or farm-raised, North Carolina seafood […]
Dustin Gregory of Oxford, a student in the Culinary Arts program at Vance-Granville Community College, is back on campus after representing not only his school but the entire state of North Carolina in a nationwide competition. Gregory competed at this summer’s SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. He qualified for the competition […]
